Begun in 1960, the Goodwill Auxiliary
is a volunteer organization of 50 people dedicated
to supporting the Goodwill mission through various fund-raising
efforts. Their main focus is The Collector’s
Corner (established in 1971), a small boutique located inside
the
Santa Cruz Goodwill Store. Other fund-raising efforts include an
annual fashion show, jewelry sale and a silver sale.
In addition to staffing The Collector’s Corner, Auxiliary
members gather weekly in their workroom to sort through antiques
and collectibles. There they wash and polish, repair and re-string,
price and pack, and research the history of particular items and
still have a little time left for coffee and doughnuts. In addition
to the work the members do, they also host some great parties
during
the year. In 2009 The Goodwill Auxiliary raised over $100,000 to
assist Goodwill Industries in providing skills training and education
for people with barriers to employment.
The Goodwill Auxiliary is always looking for new volunteers.
People with a love of antiques, collectibles and jewelry will
find volunteering
with the Auxiliary particularly exciting. For information on becoming
a Goodwill volunteer call Joyce at 661-0319.
To view or print or print the Auxiliary Membership Application
click here.
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